1993 · Subcompact Car · Gas

1993 Lexus SC MPG & fuel economy

The 1993 Lexus SC is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1992 model. Among 54 subcompact cars rated for 1993, it ranks 49th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,292 a year to fuel.

Compare
Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,292 15,000 mi/yr · $21.94 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1993 #49 of 54 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

Your mileage and prices are saved and used across the site.

Fuel average

The 1993 Lexus SC's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway218.911.2
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1993 Subcompact Cars

Full class ranking →
  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  3. 3Chevrolet Sprint41 MPG $1,134
  4. 4Pontiac Firefly41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Suzuki Swift41 MPG $1,134
  6. 49Lexus SC18 MPG $3,292
  7. 54Aston Martin Virage/Volante13 MPG $4,558
1993 SCOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,899/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

SC MPG across model years

Full history →

3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SC 300/SC 400		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
SC 300/SC 400		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SC 300/SC 400		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
9 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1993 Lexus SC vs. rivals

vs Infiniti J30 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz 190 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 190 saves $470/yr vs BMW 8 Series 13 MPG · $3,577/yr SC saves $285/yr vs Porsche 928 15 MPG · $3,950/yr SC saves $658/yr vs BMW 3 Series 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 3 Series saves $708/yr vs Saab Convertible 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Convertible saves $967/yr vs Acura Integra 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Integra saves $1,432/yr vs Saleen Mustang 14 MPG · $3,321/yr SC saves $30/yr vs Aston Martin Virage/Volante 13 MPG · $4,558/yr SC saves $1,266/yr vs Ferrari Ferrari Mondial T/Cabriolet 13 MPG · $4,558/yr SC saves $1,266/yr

Compare the 1993 SC

With any other car from any year, including other SC model years. Type a year to jump, e.g. "2015 Accord".

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1993 Lexus SC?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway).

What fuel does the 1993 Lexus SC use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1993 Lexus SC?

The 1993 Lexus SC's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1993 Lexus SC per year?

About $3,292 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $21.94 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

Keep exploring